The Latest Breaking News from Social Welfare

Students’ postcard push to reform school education

Students across Telangana unite in a postcard campaign urging the Chief Minister to address critical issues in government schools.

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

There is no dissatisfaction among YSRCP legislators, says Minister Merugu Nagarjuna

Social Welfare Minister Merugu Nagarjuna said that he is ‘not unhappy’ over being made the in-charge of Santhanuthalapadu constituency

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Lokayukta books suo motu case against Social Welfare officials, warden and KKRTC officer for not providing proper facilities to hostel students

Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra has registered a suo motu case against Social Welfare officials, a hostel warden and the Divisional Controller of KKRTC for not providing proper facilities at a Yadgir hostel for post-matriculation boys (Scheduled Castes). He issued orders to those named in the case to submit objections & report…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Devaraj Urs was a social reformer, says H.C. Mahadevappa

Tributes paid to former CM D. Devaraj Urs on his birth anniversary in Mysuru. Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa described Urs as a "social reformer" who rose to become a popular leader without caste or money power. He championed the cause of backward and exploited classes, taking revolutionary steps for…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Decision to give full rights over assigned lands will benefit more than 15 lakh people, says A.P. Social Welfare Minister

YSRCP government grants SCs full rights over assigned lands. The Cabinet decision will help 15,21,160 beneficiaries to sell 27,41,698 acres of land to meet their monetary needs. Govt to pay interest on loans, bear registration costs for 16,123 acres of land. Private land to be purchased for burial grounds.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

What we know so far about Budget 2024 increases and rumoured social welfare boosts

Rumours have been swirling about what we can expect in BUdget 2024, with many calling for the most vulnerable groups to be protected

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2023

Social Welfare Ireland: Bank holiday surprise for Social Welfare recipients amid early payment

"All Intreo Centres and Branch Offices will be closed Monday 5 June due to the Bank Holiday."

Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

Social Welfare Ireland: One group deemed ineligible for incoming €200 spring bonus

The €200 lump sum payment will be given to people who are on social welfare support for longer than 12 months

Irish Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Social Welfare Ireland: €200 spring bonus catch that sees some people not eligible

The same groups that received the Christmas Bonus in 2022 are eligible for this €200 bonus lump sum but there's a catch for some

Irish Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

Irish man gets Social Welfare logo tattooed on his face 'because it's funny'

Tattoo apprentice Paraic Keane joked he might get the SuperValu or Lidl logo inked on his face next

Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2023